6 Architectural Buildings in Berkshires That You Shouldn't Miss

March 17, 2022 Diedre Savory

The Berkshires are home to an impressive collection of cultural and historic sights. Get your fill of music, art and theater at Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony's summer home, MASS MoCA, the country's largest contemporary art center, the Norman Rockwell Museum and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Recreational opportunities also abound, including snowshoeing, snowboarding, skiing, rafting, kayaking, fishing and golf. The Berkshires are an easy drive, just two and a half hours from Boston and New York.
Restaurants in Berkshires

1. Congregational Church

Lee, MA +1 413-243-1033 http://www.ucc-lee.org
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Congregational Church

The 150-foot steeple makes this church the tallest structure in town.

2. Lee Library

100 Main St, Lee, MA 01238-1614 +1 413-243-0385 [email protected] http://www.leelibrary.org/
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Lee Library

Building made from local marble.

3. Memorial Hall

Lee, MA
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

A building made from local marble.

4. Sanford Blackinton Mansion, North Adams Public Library

74 Church St, North Adams, MA 01247-4168 +1 413-662-3133 http://www.naplibrary.com/a-brief-history-of-the-library/
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Sanford Blackinton Mansion, North Adams Public Library

A full service, CWMARS library with expanded loaning and great web resources .... your gateway to learning.

5. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum

104 Walker St, Lenox, MA 01240-2725 +1 413-637-3206 http://gildedage.org/
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4.0 based on 269 reviews

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum

Reviewed By AmyTravel001 - New York City, United States

My mom and I recently visited Ventfort Hall and couldn’t believe we hadn’t been here before! We joined a tour led by docent Meg Williamson, who was just fantastic. Meg is a gifted storyteller who brought the home to life as we explored various rooms. You really feel as if you’re swept back in time, experiencing the home as the owners of this ‘little summer cottage’ would have. The restoration work that has been done on Ventfort is also incredibly impressive, and I was stunned to hear that there were plans to demolish/convert it at one point. Hats off to the team who rescued this gem! Already looking forward to returning next year for Summer Tea! Definitely put this one on your list if you have a free hour – take the tour and ask for Meg.

6. St. George Episcopal Church

Franklin Street, Lee, MA

This Gothic Revival structure was built in 1861 for The Episcopal Society in Lee, Massachusetts.

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